Unit 35 Installation Production Booklet

Unit 35: Video Installation

Installation Production Booklet

Name: Benjamin Tyrrell

Order of contents (italics show areas you must add in yourself)

Mind-mapping
Past and current video installation practice
Installation plans
Sketches on the content of your animation
Draft script of the animation
Installation / set skecthes
Progress of ideas
Types of visuals
Sound design
Lighting design
Projection vs screen
Single or multiple screens
Technological convergence
Possible venues
Location recce
Identify venue facilities
Risk assessment of venue
Final script
Storyboard
Cast and Crew and Production roles
Production schedule
Copyright issues
Venue booking confirmation

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Mindmap of ideas for your installation

Create a mindmap showing ideas of how you might install your video.
Define what type(s) of visuals you will use.
(Eg. video cameras, still cameras, hand crafted artwork, film, animation, digital technologies)

Usevideocamerastoshowvideowhile
thecameraispointedtowardssomething
thatisrelatedtoorfromthevideothatis
beingshown

Useastillcamerashowingmy
pizzaanimationandhaveit
aimedatanopenpizzabox.
Couldalsohaveoneofmystill
imagesofthepizzafromthe
animationinsidethepizzabox.

Useaprojectortoshowthe
demonicspiralvideo.Project
ontowhitesheet.Havethe
sheetlongerthanprojector
screen,sothebitthatisnot
projectedontoisallbloody
andripped.
My
installation

Analternateideaformy
animationwouldbetohavea
notebookorlaptopinsidethe
pizzaboxshowingthe
animation.

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Past and current video installation practice

From your research into video installation, give two examples that you think influence your work / ideas
in some way.
One should be a past practitioner, the other should be contemporary.
Past Practitioner
Name:

Douglas Gordan

Biography

Douglas Gordon is a Scottish video artist that lives and works

in Berlin, Germany. His work tends to gravitate around
memory and the manipulation of time; he uses repetition in
various forms throughout his works.

Images

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Notes on their installation

When Douglas Gordan does his video installations he likes to

create performance based videos. He also tends to use
public materials for his instalations as well.

How is it similar to your ideas?

Our installations are not that similar as his uses a large

screen and a projector. While my video installation will be
using a single laptop or notebook screen to show my videos.

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Contemporary Practitioner
Name:
Biography

Bill Viola
Bill Viola is an american contemporay video artist and is also considered as a leading
figure in video art.

Images

Notes on
their
installation

When Bill Viola does a video installation he likes to focus his work on the ideas behind
each of the fundamental human experiences such as birth, death and aspects of
conciousness. As a result of this he tends to use triptychs and this kind of style a lot
when showing his work.

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How is it
similar to
your ideas?

Our video installations are fairly similar to each other. While Bill likes to show each of
his videos side by side in a triptych style effect, I am going to be showing my videos on
the same screen one straight after the other as a sequence.

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Installation / set sketches

Draw a series of thumbnail sketches showing ideas for your installation. Add labels to your diagrams to
identify equipment, where the image will be seen, where the audience will stand etc.

Sound design
What sound will your FMP / Productions have?
I will be using the sound that is already in my productions that I am showing. I will not be adding any
extra sounds.

Will you use headphones or speakers for this sound?

I will be using headphones which will plug into the laptop that the videos will be shown on.

Why?
I do not need any ectra sounds, and by using headphones to listen to my videos the sound will not
disturb anyone else that is in the room looking at the other exhibitions.

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Lighting design
What lighting will you have in your installation? Consider health and safety.
I will be using the lighting that the exhibition already provides. I feel that this lighting will be fine and I will
not need anything extra. I would also prefer to concentrate my effort primarily on setting up my video
installation rather than worrying about any extra lighting.

Sketch out your lighting plans for the installation.

I dont have any as I will just be using the default lifght that is already being used in the room.

Projection vs screen
Will you project your video or play it on a screen?
I will play my video on a screen. This will be on a laptop.

Why?

Usingalaptopwilluseuplessspace
thanaprojectorandscreenwill.

If you are projecting what will

you project ONTO? (ie fabric,
screen, materials etc)

If you are using a screen, will you

use a single screen, or multiple
screens?

Iwillbeusingasinglelaptopscreen,
thenplaymyvideosonalooponit.

How will that change how your

audience READS your animation?

Itwillbeeasierformyaudienceto
viewtheanimationonjustone
screenasimplementinganymore
mayresultintheaudiencefindingit
hardertofollowthestoryline.

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Technological convergence
What is technological convergence?
Technilogical convergence is when you bring multiple types and pieces of technology tegether into one
installation or exhibition. An example of this would be using an projector and screen alongside a laptop
or notebook.

Will you be using this in your installation?

Yes, I will be using a laptop to show my videos, but I will also be using headphones so that my audience
are able to listen to my videos as well.

Explain your answer.

If I was to only to use one single piece of technology then my installation would not be able to reach its
full potential and my audience would not be able to view it properly. They would only to see my videos
without hearing them. So I need to use multiple pieces of technology so that my audience can fully view
my videos.

Venues
Locate and show research into three possible venues for you to show your work.
Venue:

The Red Lion Hotel

Location:

Henley-on-Thames

Positive aspects of this venue:

1. Easy location to get to

2. Due to the buildings other functions, it will already be a popular
place for people to go to
3.

Negative aspects of this venue:

1. There is not a massive amount of space

2.
3.

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Location recce
Complete the location recce for the final venue.

The red lion hotel is a prime location as it is on the main road and just opposite 2 pubs so the location
will be well known and easy to get to.

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Installation plans
From the ideas in your mindmap, create a more definite proposal for how you will install your video.
Diagram of final plan:
Add labels to clearly identify your diagram

List the equipment you will need:

Laptop
Headphones
Small Pizza box
Props used in the videos

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Risk assessment of venue

Complete risk assessment for the VENUE

RISK ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY

HAZARD

RISK
H/M/L

Setting up

There will be a
lot of loose
wires around
that could
pose as a
tripping
hazard

All of the
wires will be
pushed out
of the way to
the sides.

Make sure
that all of the
equipment
being used
is sturdy

Exhibiting

Damaging
equipment

PRECAUTIONS

IN PLACE

REVIEW
DATE

REVIEWER

Be careful
when
setting
everythin
g up

22/0
6/20
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Benja
min
Tyrrell

Check
stability
of tables
before
opening

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Benja
min
Tyrrell

Please leave this section blank:

Risk Assessment checked by: Name ..
. Date

Signed

KEY:
Activity :
Describe the component part of your pursuit.
Hazard : List the things you anticipate might cause harm or the things associated with your
activity that have the potential to cause harm. Consider the likely harm.
Risk:
Assess the risk as either H (High), M (Medium) or L (Low). When concluding your
assessment consider all of the circumstances.
Precautions:
Consider what you could do to minimise / negate the risk.
In Place: Will the precautionary measures be in place at the time of the activity?
Review Date:
When would it be reasonable to review your assessment? Remember it might
be whilst you are undertaking the activity.
Reviewer: Name of the person responsible for completing the risk assessment.
A copy of this form should be taken on the activity or visit by the Reviewer.

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How have the following influenced your ideas?

work of the artists you have researched

The work that influenced me the

most is marie-jo lafontaine due to
the way that she realtes her
sculture/installation to the videos
that she is showing.

venue and facilites

The venue was chosen largly for

its location as it is well known and
easy to get to, resulting in it being
a good choice to gaine popularity
among the public, who is more
likely to see it and go in.

lighting

sound

Where sound was concerned I that

that the best option would be to
use headphone to be able to listen
to the videos, as opposed to
having the sound playing out loud
from the laptop. The reason I
chose this was that playing sound
out loud would disrupt the public
from being able to concentrate
from all of the other installations,
while headphone would allow the
public to listen to my videos
without distracting anyone else.

screens / projectors

I chose not to use any screens and

projectors as I thought that would
take up too much space. So due to
there not being that much space
available I thought that a laptop
would work better to show my
videos off on.

I was not too fussed of what the

lighting arrangements were. I felt that
by adding in an extra light source to
the deafult lighting already in the room
could add some drama relatating to
my videos and installation, it would
clutter up my space to much to be a
viabe option.

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speakers / headphones

I knew that if I chose to go for

using speakers then I may well get
a better quality sound and
definition, although it would disturb
anybody else in the room who was
trying to watch a different video
installation. As a result of this I
opter to go for the headphones
which would provide a bit less
sound quality but would not disrupt
anything else.

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Final script
Insert your final script in here

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Storyboard
Insert your storyboard in here

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Cast and Crew and Production roles

Research into each role. Define what they do, what skills they need to accomplish their task and who
will be completing the taks in your animation.
Director
Describe their job.
The job of the director is to decide how each of the studio cameras will be positioned and what shot
will be used. They also decide how the rest of the studio equipment will be used as well. It is also
their job to make sure that the studio and programme runs smoothly and efficiently.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They need to be very creative to come up with ideas of how the programme should look. They will
also need good organisational skills to keep all the tasks and jobs on track to make sure that the
programme runs smoothly. Problem solving skills is also a requirement as it allows the director to
overcome any obstacles that will inevitably come up. They will also need got people skills as they
have to get on with the entire crew and staff.
Who will be completing this task in your final major project?
In my final major project I will be acting as the director making sure that the production goes how I
want it to.
Producer
Describe their job.
The role of the producer is to make plan everything out, sort out all and make the arrangements for
everything for the production. This includes choosing the actors, shooting locations and what props
will be used. They also sort out all of the legal and financial parts of the production.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They need to be able to stay calm and clear heading in deep and stressfull situations. They need to
be a good organiser and making arrangements.
Who will be completing this task in your animation?
I will be the one completing this task in my production, so that I can make all of the arrangements
and decisions that I want for my production.
Model Maker
Describe their job.
The model maker is the person that has to create all of the models that will be used in the
production.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They need to be artistic and have a lot of patience.

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Who will be completing this task in your animation?

I will be acting as the model maker in my production.
Set builder
Describe their job.
The set builders job is to create any sets that are needed in the production.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They will need good hand eye co-ordination as well as being artistic and good at detailing.
Who will be completing this task in your animation?
I do not need a set builder in my production.
Storyboard artist
Describe their job.
The role of the storyboard artist is to sketch up the storyboard according to the producer and
script.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They need to be artistic and have a lot of patience.
Who will be completing this task in your animation?
I will be acting as the storyboard artist in my production.
Stills Photographer
Describe their job.
The stills photographer is the person that takes all of the pictures for animations.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They need to have a lot of patience.
Who will be completing this task in your animation?
I do not need a stills photographer for my production.
Lighting Director
Describe their job.
The role of the lighting director is to set up and operate all of the lighting equipment used in filming.
They use the lights to create a certain kind of atmosphere, set the scene or to evoke an response
from the audience.
What skills do they need to do their job well?
They need to know how to use each of the lighting equipment and what are the best times to

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use them at.

Who will be completing this task in your animation?
I will be acting as the lighting director for my production.

Copyright issues
What potential copyright issues could your FMP infringe?
I do not have any rights to the song that I am using

How can you be certain that your work does not violate any copyright infringements?
I can ask for permission to use the song from the owner and record label that the song is on.